July 23, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; MLS All-Stars midfielder Carles Gil (22) of New England Revolution kicks the ball in the second half of the 2025 MLS All-Star Game held at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Image The 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte on July 29 will once again feature a clash between MLS and Liga MX stars, the league announced Monday.
This marks the third consecutive year and fifth time overall that All-Stars from rival North American leagues will face off in this format.
The All-Star Game will be held at Bank of America Stadium 10 days after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Championship, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The list of 26 MLS All-Stars includes 11 players voted on by fans, 13 All-Star managers and two by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
“The 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime will feature the ultimate rematch between MLS and LIGA MX,” said Camilo Durana, MLS Vice President. “With the energy and momentum our league will experience from this historic World Cup on home soil, we are excited to showcase our All-Stars and put on a great show for our fans in Charlotte and around the world watching on Apple TV.”
The selection process for the 26-man Liga MX roster will be announced at a later date.
“LIGA BBVA MX is excited to once again participate in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game,” said Francisco Iturbide, Liga MX Director of Operations, Competitions and Development. “This event reflects the value of our partnership with MLS and provides an important opportunity to showcase the quality and competitiveness of our players. We are confident it will be a great week for fans from all three countries.”
MLS has won three of the previous four All-Star clashes with Liga MX, including last year’s 3-1 win in Austin, Texas.
All-Star festivities also include the 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on July 28 at Truist Field in Charlotte.
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